PRE-KINDERGARTEN & KINDERGARTEN

IT-1 Basic Operations and Concepts

Aligned with Vermont Standards 1.18, 1.19, 1.20

1.18 - Students use computers, telecommunications, and other tools of technology to research, to gather information and ideas, and to represent information and ideas accurately and appropriately.

1.19 - Students use organizational systems to obtain information from various sources (including libraries and the Internet).

1.20 - Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations to communicate data accurately and appropriately.

NETS-S

-Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.

-Students are proficient in the use of technology.

SUBJECT AREA-INTEGRATED MODULES
Mathematics
Science
Literacy/Language Arts
Social Studies
Arts/Music
Other
Students demonstrate proficiency in the effective use of technology by:
USE of HARDWARE
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
Navigating with a mouse, recognizing and using keys (e.g., letters, numbers, and space bar).
Recognize and identify basic computer hardware (e.g., monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc.).
USE of OPERATING SYSTEM and STANDARD FEATURES of APPLICATIONS
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none
ORGANIZATION and NAVIGATION
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none
WORKING with FILES
TUTORIAL
TASK
RUBRIC
none

IT-2 Social, Ethical and Human Issues

Aligned with Vermont Standards: 5.14

5.14 - Students interpret and evaluate a variety of types of media, including audio, graphic images, film, television, video, and on-line resources.

NETS-S

-Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

-Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

-Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

SUBJECT AREA-INTEGRATED MODULES
Mathematics
Science
Literacy/Language Arts
Social Studies
Arts/Music
Other
Students demonstrate responsible use of technology systems, information, and software by:
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
ACCEPTABLE USE
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT

Describing and practicing responsible use of technology (e.g., don't bang on the keyboard).

WORKING with CONTENT/INFORMATION
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      

IT-3 Productivity Tools

Aligned with Vermont Standards 1.19, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22

1.19 - Students use organizational systems to obtain information from various sources (including libraries and the Internet).

1.20 - Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations to communicate data accurately and appropriately.

1.21 - Students select appropriate technologies and applications to solve problems and to communicate with an audience.

1.22 - Students employ a variety of techniques to use simulations and to develop models.

NETS-S

- Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

- Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

SUBJECT AREA-INTEGRATED MODULES
Mathematics
Science
Literacy/Language Arts
Social Studies
Arts/Music
Other
Students use productivity tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity by:
WORD PROCESSING
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
DATABASES
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
SPREADSHEETS
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
PAINT/DRAW
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
VISUAL ORGANIZERS
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
CALCULATORS
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      

IT-4 Communication

Aligned with Vermont Standards 1.17, 1.19, 1.11. 5.15

1.17 - Students interpret and communicate using mathematical, scientific, and technological notation and representation.

1.19 - Students use organizational systems to obtain information from various sources (including libraries and the Internet).

1.11 - In persuasive writing, students judge, propose, and persuade.

5.15 -Students design and create media products that successfully communicate.

NETS-S

- Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

- Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

SUBJECT AREA-INTEGRATED MODULES
Mathematics
Science
Literacy/Language Arts
Social Studies
Arts/Music
Other
Students demonstrate use of a variety of media & formats to communicate information & ideas effectively to multiple audiences by:
MULTIMEDIA
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
WORLD WIDE WEB (INTERNET/ONLINE)
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
EMAIL
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      

IT-5 Research, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Aligned with Vermont Standards 1.12, 1.13, 2.2, 2.3, 5.14

1.12 - In personal essays, students write effectively.

1.13 - Students listen actively and respond to communications.

2.2 - Students use reasoning strategies, knowledge, and common sense to solve complex problems related to all fields of knowledge.

2.3 - Students solve problems of increasing complexity.

5.14 - Students interpret and evaluate a variety of types of media, including audio, graphic images, film, television, video, and on-line resources.

NETS-S

- Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

- Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

- Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

- Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

- Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

SUBJECT AREA-INTEGRATED MODULES
Mathematics
Science
Literacy/Language Arts
Social Studies
Arts/Music
Other
Students demonstrate use of technology for research by:
DIGITAL RESOURCES
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
SEARCHING and SEARCH ENGINES
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
BROWSER(S)
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none      
PROBLEM SOLVING and DECISION MAKING
TUTORIAL
TASK
ASSESSMENT
none